Today in Sports - LaDainian Tomlinson breaks Shaun Alexander’s NFL single-season TD record of 28
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Today in Sports - LaDainian Tomlinson breaks Shaun Alexander’s NFL single-season TD record of 28

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Dec. 10 1939 — The Green Bay Packers register the first shutout in an NFL championship game by beating the New York Giants 27-0. 1994 — Art Monk sets an NFL record for consecutive games with a reception on New York’s first play in the Jets’ 18-7 loss to the Detroit Lions. 1999 — Laffit Pincay Jr. guides Irish Nip to a two-length victory in the sixth race at Hollywood Park for his 8,834th victory, breaking Bill Shoemaker’s 29-year-old record and making him the world’s winningest jockey. 2006 — LaDainian Tomlinson breaks Shaun Alexander’s NFL single-season touchdown record of 28 when he scores three times in the San Diego Chargers’ 48-20 victory over the Denver Broncos. 2008 — Carmelo Anthony matches George Gervin’s NBA record for points in a quarter with 33 in the third and finishes with a season-high 45 points in Denver’s 116-105 victory over Minnesota.

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The Sports Report: Clippers rout Jazz, and a Kawhi Leonard sighting
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The Sports Report: Clippers rout Jazz, and a Kawhi Leonard sighting

LA Times  

Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Continue reading here UCLA box score Big Ten standings AP women’s top 25 rankings RAMS From Gary Klein: The Rams are in first place in the NFC West and readying for a playoff push. 1993 — Julio Cesar Chavez secures his place in boxing history, retaining his WBC super lightweight title with a fifth-round …

The Sports Report: Rams get the job done in gritty win over 49ers
1 week, 3 days ago

The Sports Report: Rams get the job done in gritty win over 49ers

LA Times  

Rams running back Kyren Williams celebrates during a 12-6 win over the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Thursday night. Continue reading here Rams-49ers box score NFL standings ALSO: Rams’ grind-out win over 49ers is a step forward Enjoying this newsletter? Continue reading here KINGS From the Associated Press: Jack Hughes scored the go-ahead goal and …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 13 - Dec. 19
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Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 13 - Dec. 19

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Dec. 13 1942 — The Washington Redskins win the NFL Championship with a 14-6 victory over the Chicago Bears. 1995 — Detroit’s Paul Coffey becomes the first NHL defenseman to reach 1,000 career assists, setting up Igor Larionov’s first-period goal in the Red Wings’ 3-1 victory over Chicago. _____ Dec. 15 1925 — The first NHL game is played at …

Today in Sports - Former WHBC Muhammad Ali’s 61st and last fight; loses to Trevor Berbick
1 week, 5 days ago

Today in Sports - Former WHBC Muhammad Ali’s 61st and last fight; loses to Trevor Berbick

Associated Press  

Dec. 11 1938 — New York Giants beats the Green Bay Packers 23-17 to win the NFL championship. 1972 — Joe Namath of the New York Jets passes for 403 yards and Don Maynard sets an NFL record for career receptions in a 24-16 loss to the Oakland Raiders. 1977 — Philadelphia’s Tom Bladon scores four goals and collects four …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 6 - Dec. 12
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Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 6 - Dec. 12

Associated Press  

Dec. 10 1939 — The Green Bay Packers register the first shutout in an NFL championship game by beating the New York Giants 27-0. 1994 — Art Monk sets an NFL record for consecutive games with a reception on New York’s first play in the Jets’ 18-7 loss to the Detroit Lions. 2006 — LaDainian Tomlinson breaks Shaun Alexander’s NFL …

Aaron Jones earns redemption with game-winning TD to lift Vikings past Cardinals: Key takeaways
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Aaron Jones earns redemption with game-winning TD to lift Vikings past Cardinals: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Doug Haller, Alec Lewis and RJ Kraft Sam Darnold’s touchdown pass to Aaron Jones with 1:13 left in the fourth quarter lifted the Minnesota Vikings to a 23-22 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. The Cardinals’ loss combined with Seattle’s win over the New York Jets leaves Arizona a game back of the Seahawks in the NFC West …

The Sports Report: Chargers fade away in loss to Ravens
3 weeks, 6 days ago

The Sports Report: Chargers fade away in loss to Ravens

LA Times  

Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Just little things to get into them, knock them out of the rhythm a little bit so they can’t just walk through everything.” Continue reading here CLIPPERS Jayson Tatum scored 20 points and the Boston Celtics made 22 three-pointers in a 126-94 win over the Clippers on Monday night. Continue reading here Clippers box …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Nov. 22 - Nov. 28
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Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Nov. 22 - Nov. 28

Associated Press  

Nov. 26 1917 — The NHL is formed with five charter members: Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Maroons, Toronto Arenas, Ottawa Senators, Quebec Bulldogs. 2005 — Defenseman Marek Malik ends the NHL’s longest shootout in the 15th round, fooling goalie Olie Kolzig with a trick shot to give the New York a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals. 2011 — The Connecticut …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Nov. 8 - Nov. 14
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Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Nov. 8 - Nov. 14

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 1995 — Miami’s Dan Marino breaks Fran Tarkenton’s NFL career record of 47,003 yards passing with a 9-yard pass to Irving Fryar during the Dolphins’ 34-17 loss to the New England Patriots. 2010 — Minnesota’s Kevin Love grabs a franchise-record 31 rebounds and scores 31 …

Lions Dominate Packers in Thrilling Victory
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lions Dominate Packers in Thrilling Victory

Associated Press  

The Detroit Lions defeated the Green Bay Packers 24-14 in a thrilling game that saw both teams battle it out in the second half. Kerby Joseph's pick-6 proved to be a game-changing moment, securing the Lions' first win in over 60 years. The Lions dominated the first half, scoring two touchdowns and holding the lead throughout the second quarter. Despite …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Sept. 20 - Sept. 26
3 months ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Sept. 20 - Sept. 26

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 2003 — Rashaun Woods of Oklahoma State, catches seven touchdown passes to set an NCAA Division I-A record in the Cowboys’ 52-6 win over SMU. 1986 — Ken O’Brien’s 43-yard touchdown pass to Wesley Walker at 2:35 in overtime ends one of the highest scoring games …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, December 22 - 28
1 year ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, December 22 - 28

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 2013 — Peyton Manning finishes 32 for 51 for 400 yards and four touchdown passes to set the single season touchdown mark in Denver’s 37-13 win over Houston. _____ Dec. 24 1950 — Cleveland’s Otto Graham throws four touchdown passes, despite icy footing in Municipal Stadium, …

Today in Sports - LaDainian Tomlinson breaks Paul Hornung’s 46-year NFL single-season scoring record
1 year ago

Today in Sports - LaDainian Tomlinson breaks Paul Hornung’s 46-year NFL single-season scoring record

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 1944 — National Football League Championship, Polo Grounds, NYC: Green Bay Packers beat New York Giants, 14-7 for 6th and final league title under long-time coach Curly Lambeau. 1993 — Julio Cesar Chavez secures his place in boxing history, retaining his WBC super lightweight title with …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, December 8 - 14
1 year ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, December 8 - 14

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 2018 — Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers breaks Tom Brady’s NFL record with his 359th straight pass without an interception during Packers 34-20 win over Atlanta Falcons; finishes game with streak intact at 368. 1994 — Art Monk sets an NFL record for consecutive games with …

Typical NFL also-rans surge toward playoff position in topsy-turvy season
1 year, 1 month ago

Typical NFL also-rans surge toward playoff position in topsy-turvy season

Associated Press  

Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. ___ The way this NFL season is going so far, there’s a decent chance there could be a first-time Super Bowl participant for the first time since the 2008 season when Arizona became the 28th franchise to reach the big game. Detroit has won just one playoff game …

Today in Sports - LaDainian Tomlinson rushes for a-then NCAA D1 record 406 yards
1 year, 1 month ago

Today in Sports - LaDainian Tomlinson rushes for a-then NCAA D1 record 406 yards

Associated Press  

Nov. 20 1934 — Busher Jackson scores four third-period goals to power the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Eagles. 1994 — Tisha Venturini scores twice and Angela Kelly, Sarah Dacey and Robin Confer add goals for North Carolina, which beats Notre Dame 5-0 for its ninth consecutive NCAA women’s soccer championship. 1999 — TCU’s …

Vikings beat Packers 24-10 but lose Cousins to possible Achilles tendon injury
1 year, 1 month ago

Vikings beat Packers 24-10 but lose Cousins to possible Achilles tendon injury

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Kirk Cousins threw a pair of touchdown passes before leaving with what the Vikings fear is an Achilles tendon injury, and Minnesota beat the slumping Green Bay Packers 24-10 on Sunday. BENGALS 31, 49ERS 17 SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Joe Burrow threw three touchdown passes, Cincinnati intercepted Brock Purdy on back-to-back passes in the second half, …

Today in Sports - Green Bay Packers play 1st APFA (forerunner to NFL) game; beat Minneapolis Marines
1 year, 2 months ago

Today in Sports - Green Bay Packers play 1st APFA (forerunner to NFL) game; beat Minneapolis Marines

Associated Press  

Oct. 23 1921 — Green Bay Packers play 1st APFA game; beat Minneapolis Marines, 7-6 at Hagemeister Park, Green Bay, Wis. 1945 — Jackie Robinson signs a contract with the Montreal Royals, minor league farm team of the Brooklyn Dodgers. 1988 — Dan Marino passes for 521 yards, three touchdowns and five interceptions as the Miami Dolphins lose to the …

Dolphins Rout Broncos 70-20, Scoring The Most Points By An NFL Team In A Game Since 1966
1 year, 2 months ago

Dolphins Rout Broncos 70-20, Scoring The Most Points By An NFL Team In A Game Since 1966

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — De’Von Achane could hear the crowd at Hard Rock Stadium chanting “Three more points!” on Miami’s final drive. The Dolphins scored the most points in a game by an NFL team since 1966, overwhelming the Broncos 70-20 on Sunday behind the rookie speedster Achane’s 203 yards rushing and Tua Tagovailoa’s no-look shovel-pass TD. …

Los Angeles Chargers blow 27-point lead as Jacksonville Jaguars advance in AFC
1 year, 11 months ago

Los Angeles Chargers blow 27-point lead as Jacksonville Jaguars advance in AFC

The Independent  

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Comeback king Vikings set NFL rally record in win vs. Colts
2 years ago

Comeback king Vikings set NFL rally record in win vs. Colts

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — With the Minnesota Vikings gathered in their humbled locker room at halftime in a huge hole, cornerback Patrick Peterson set the tone for an historic escape by promising his offensive teammates the defense would do its part to hold the Indianapolis Colts. The Vikings completed the biggest comeback in NFL history, erasing a 33-point deficit by beating the …

NFL: Justin Fields, Bears score 23 straight points to beat Patriots
2 years, 1 month ago

NFL: Justin Fields, Bears score 23 straight points to beat Patriots

LA Times  

The clock was running down in the second quarter and the pocket was collapsing around Justin Fields, with one defender coming at him from the right, another circling around on his left, and a third coming straight at him. Fields threw for 179 yards and a touchdown and ran for 82 yards and another score Monday night, converting five third …

Bears get late magic from Nick Foles to top Seahawks 25-24
2 years, 11 months ago

Bears get late magic from Nick Foles to top Seahawks 25-24

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Nearly a year after he last took a snap in a game, Nick Foles showed he still has some of that Super Bowl MVP talent in his right arm. Jimmy Graham caught a 15-yard touchdown pass from Foles with 1:01 remaining, Damiere Byrd made an acrobatic reception for the 2-point conversion, and the Chicago Bears beat the Seattle …

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
3 years ago

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 1994 — Art Monk sets an NFL record for consecutive games with a reception on New York’s first play in the Jets’ 18-7 loss to the Detroit Lions. 2006 — LaDainian Tomlinson breaks Shaun Alexander’s NFL single-season touchdown record of 28 when he scores three times …

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
3 years ago

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Dec. 7 1973 — Jerry West of Los Angeles sets an NBA record with 10 steals in the Lakers’ 115-111 loss to the Seattle Supersonics. 1991 — AJ Kitt becomes the first American in seven years to win a men’s World Cup race, taking the first …

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
3 years, 1 month ago

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 1990 — David Klingler tosses seven TD passes, offsetting the NCAA record of 690 passing yards by Texas Christian substitute quarterback Matt Vogler, to lead Houston to a 56-35 victory. 2000 — In the highest scoring Division I-AA game in NCAA history, Ricky Ray passes for …

Tucker’s NFL-record FG lifts Ravens to 19-17 win over Lions
3 years, 2 months ago

Tucker’s NFL-record FG lifts Ravens to 19-17 win over Lions

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Justin Tucker ended the game as if he was starting it, backing up an extra step or two and kicking the football with every bit of force he had in his right foot. Tucker set an NFL record with a 66-yard field goal, bouncing it through off the crossbar as time expired to lift the Baltimore Ravens to …

Rodgers at ease as Packers roll past Vikings 43-34
4 years, 3 months ago

Rodgers at ease as Packers roll past Vikings 43-34

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — After Green Bay won last season at Minnesota to clinch the division, Aaron Rodgers paused to take a video of some jubilant Packers fans still lingering in the stadium as he walked to the bus. Rodgers took full advantage of the young cornerbacks and the empty building in Minnesota, beginning his 13th season as Green Bay’s starting quarterback …

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